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Average annual rainfall in Spain

Spain brief climate description

Weather in Spain is influenced by Interior Mediterranean climate climate. Mild with dry, hot summer. Warmest month has an average temperature of more than 72°F (22°C). At least four months with average temperatures over 50°F (10°C). Danger of frost in winter. At least three times as much precipitation during wettest winter months as in the driest summer month.
The hottest month is July, when max temperature is about 33℃
Usually second week is the hottest.
But be aware of Rain and Thunderstorm.
The coldest month is December. In this month temperature could be even 1℃ at night!
In first week you should wear the most warmth clothing.
And be prepared for Rain and Fog

Spain weather conditions throughout the year

Spain is a country in southwestern Europe and occupies the greater part of the Iberian Peninsula.
The climate in Spain is not the same throughout the country but varies from the north (where is moderate) to the south where it's warm and dry. Uneven relief affects the very great diversity of climate. Spain has a different terrain and elevation, which also affects the climate. Generally, in the north, temperatures are lower; in the central part is warm and dry, while in the south temperatures are mild and warm throughout the year. During January and February in mountain areas, there are plenty of snow and sun; such is in the Sierra Nevada.
In Spain, in general, there are three different climate zones. In the south, the climate is characterized by dry summers and mild and rainy winters. The central part has a continental climate, with hot, dry summers or cold winters. Rain usually falls in the autumn and spring. Around this part of the country there are mountains that receive a lot of rainfall and in the winter snows often.
Meseta, which is surrounded by mountains, has a temperate continental climate with hot summers and cold winters; the annual rainfall in the mountains is up to 1000 mm, while the lower ends receive about 500 mm. Southwest regions are under the stronger influence of the Atlantic Ocean with winter rains (500 to 1000 mm). Smallest amount of the rain gets coast of the Mediterranean Sea (400 to 500 mm), where temperatures are high during most of the year. In the northern part around the Bay of Biscay, the average January temperature is 9℃, in July 19℃ to 21℃; the annual rainfall in the coastal area is about 1000 mm, and in the highlands 1500 to 2000 mm.
The largest part of Spain belong to the basin of the Atlantic Ocean; river flowing from the Meseta mostly from east to west. In the Atlantic Ocean flow Miño, Duero, Tajo, Guadiana and Guadalquivir, in the Mediterranean Sea Segura, Júcar, Ebro and Llobregat. Irregular water flows (ramblas) in dry south-east part of Spain have water only during heavy rain, and the area around Bilbao and Santiago is known for having a very high rainfall throughout the year.
In Madrid, the climate is moderate. Fall and spring are very pleasant, and the average temperature ranges from 13℃ to 16℃, and the maximum goes up to 22℃. In summer temperatures are extremely high and can go up to 41℃. In this period mountain breeze can cool nights. The average temperature at the seaside in the summer is around 26℃, and in winter about 12℃. The average winter temperature is about 6℃, although it may fall below 1℃.
The Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia (north of the Cantabrian Mountains) have a maritime climate with mild winters and cool summers. It is often cloudy with precipitation. In the area of Murcia climate is almost as in Africa: Calima, or a heat wave, is common during the summer, with low percentage of the precipitation. On the Balearic Islands summers are hot and dry and winters are cold and rainy. The average temperature of the Balearic basin district ranges from 14℃ to 22℃.
On the Canary Islands temperature throughout the year is moderate, and the average temperature is about 25℃. The temperature during the winter and summer in Gran Canaria ranges between 16-21℃ and in Tenerife between 17-22℃. In these areas it can drop a lot of rain during the winter.

11℃

Max 18℃ / Min 5℃

Real feel temperature:

9℃
(Max 18℃ / Min 2℃)

Friday, March 21,

10℃

Max 15℃ / Min 6℃

Real feel temperature:

8℃
(Max 15℃ / Min 3℃)

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